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Would a strictly blitzing LB need zone or man awareness?

not at all.

Originally posted by Oofty
Would a strictly blitzing LB need zone or man awareness?

Pass Blitz or Run Blitz?

99% of Blitzing LBs are Pass Blitzers and they don't need any Awareness at all it seems. Not Man; not Zone; not even Blitz. You're going for the Sack/Hurry.

You can build Run Blitz LBs and then you want Blitz Awareness. If they are going to play the Run but not blitz every play, then get some Man or Zone Awareness as well (depending on your scheme).

Originally posted by Oofty
Would a strictly blitzing LB need zone or man awareness?

Like these guys said, if the guy is blitzing then he never has a Man Aware or Zone Aware roll. If it's a rush play and he is blitzing, Blitz Aware gets him out of his Blitz. The only time Man or Zone Aware comes into play is if he is on the field and not blitzing.



IMO, for a blitzing LB:

Snap Aware > Blitz Aware >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Zone/Man Aware

I've been curious for awhile about a blitzing LB with speed -- and pass rush ability (spin). I've only ever gone speed -- anyone gone full pass rush?

Originally posted by TxSteve
I've been curious for awhile about a blitzing LB with speed -- and pass rush ability (spin). I've only ever gone speed -- anyone gone full pass rush?

I was going to try that with one of my pass blitzer LBs, but went away from full out pass rush route so he wouldn't be so liable in zone coverage.

If you don't care about stopping the run with the LB, try pass rush power & tunnel vision the LB may be able to bull rush his way to the QB (if blocked) and it's far less expensive than having to invest in PRT and Footwork to get Spin Cycle to fire.

When I build another pure pass blitz LB I am going to try that route.

How much does strategy play into effectiveness? I have seen really fast LB use elusive and they run outside so far they don't get to the QB... If you use power it's more direct, probably very effective for run blitz. Thoughts?

Yes - you're right. Tactics are important.

Also important for that DE on that side -- if the DE is on elusive...your LB path will be disrupted.

Good point Steve!

Originally posted by TxSteve
I've been curious for awhile about a blitzing LB with speed -- and pass rush ability (spin). I've only ever gone speed -- anyone gone full pass rush?

This one is about as close as I've tried so far.
http://glb2.warriorgeneral.com/game/player/121137

70 PRT, Gold Spin Cycle. 86 sprint, 87 snap.

39 Sacks, 59 Hurries so far this season and splits time with 2 others built the same way. I run a 3-4 though, so rushing 2 OLBs at a time - usually... All 3 high up in the HoF rankings for LBs as well (9,13,23).

ya - that's pretty much exactly what I was thinking of.
I'd be tempted to just ignore tackling brb and blitz aware and really load up the footwork.

makes the guy such a role player though


Is your guy on elusive rushing? sure seems to go out wide some plays.

thanks for sharing.

Originally posted by TxSteve
ya - that's pretty much exactly what I was thinking of.
I'd be tempted to just ignore tackling brb and blitz aware and really load up the footwork.

makes the guy such a role player though


Is your guy on elusive rushing? sure seems to go out wide some plays.

thanks for sharing.


Moar quickness. Make him a pure role player.

Originally posted by TxSteve
I've been curious for awhile about a blitzing LB with speed -- and pass rush ability (spin). I've only ever gone speed -- anyone gone full pass rush?

I'm going full speed + pass rush power + Gold Tunnel Vision on Destro.

Originally posted by TxSteve
ya - that's pretty much exactly what I was thinking of.
I'd be tempted to just ignore tackling brb and blitz aware and really load up the footwork.

makes the guy such a role player though


Is your guy on elusive rushing? sure seems to go out wide some plays.

thanks for sharing.


You must have looked at a few games he was set that way. It depends on who we're playing, was only on elusive for 3-4 games at most. Most of the time it's set to combo.

The main reason for the tackling, BRB and Blitz Aware was because of Central Falcons being in our league. Had we been in a different league, I'd probably go with more of a pure pass rush build.

After seeing these results though, I'd probably try to pick up TV as well if I were to go full pass rusher. As much PRT, PRP & Speed as you can muster. Gold both TV and Spin, and silver first step.

Originally posted by Galactic Empire
I'm going full speed + pass rush power + Gold Tunnel Vision on Destro.

Have you ever tried making a DE kind of like this, but with maybe just enough PRT to get by--and the leftover in Sprinting?